Correcting problems in a swing means you are telling your kids that they are doing something wrong. How do you correct them without hurting their confidence? The easiest way is with the Positive-Negative-Positive rule. Say something positive about what they are doing. Say what needs to be corrected. Say something positive again. Very simple. The […]

What do the great coaches possess that helps them change so many lives? Power Authority Knowledge Wisdom They use these tools to shape the direction of their players’ lives. This, I believe, is our biggest opportunity as coaches. After all, no player remembers the win/loss record – but they all will recall that special […]

Have you developed your coaching character? What does it take to have coaching character? I found a really good article on coaching character. According to the article, It all starts with your Philosophy. You have to answer some simple questions and develop a philosophy. A consistent approach and routine is key to the teams acceptance […]

This article give you 3 tips for working with baseball pitchers. The tips are broken down into 3 sections. Hiding the ball & Transfer Step – The starting of movement. Gather Position – Where he is gathering his energy. Working on the Set Position – With runners on base. See full story on baseball-tutorials.com Related […]

This article has a few downloadable practice templates for Baseball. They are pretty basic, but you can download them in Word or simply print them off and fill them out. A practice plan is a written plan that outlines your practice; reminding you what you want to do and when you want to do […]

This article lists 5 mistakes that youth couches make. Winning isn’t Everything. It’s the only thing. Letting your ego drive your decisions. Thinking that you are not a role model. Failing to identify and utilize teachable moments. Wasting time at practices. Can you think of others? See full story on theyouthbaseballcoach.com Photo courtesy of Flickr.com […]

Here’s a good little article about getting ready for the coaching season. There’s some good common sense directions to get you going. The highlights include: Creating a Master To-do List Contacting Assistant Coaches Season Skills Spreadsheet Situation Bible Drills Bible Practice Plans Roster Stats Player Profiles Video and Continued Learning See full story on teachbaseball.wordpress.com […]